The recent episode of “Suchwita,” featuring South Korea’s soloist IU, has shed light on an untold chapter in her connection with BTS and the unforeseen circumstances surrounding her contact request for RM, divulging unexpected complexities and emotional intricacies.
During the candid conversation, BTS’ Suga, host of “Suchwita,” revealed an intriguing facet of IU’s first collaboration for the song “Eight.” Suga disclosed that despite IU’s request for RM’s contact details during their initial collaboration, she never followed through, citing a surprising reason that stemmed from her emotional state at the time.
IU’s collaboration with Suga for “Eight” marked a significant milestone in her musical journey, initially intended as an avenue to connect with RM. She confessed that RM was not her initial choice for collaboration. Her primary motive in reaching out to Suga was to inquire about RM’s contact information, hinting at the possibility of creating a serious and emotionally resonant song.
IU provided insight into her emotional turmoil during that period, aiming to channel her state of mind into her musical creations. Reflecting on personal losses, such as Sulli and Jonghyun, her intention was to encapsulate those emotions within her music, potentially leading to a profound and serious collaboration with RM.
Despite obtaining RM’s number from Suga, IU acknowledged her hesitancy in reaching out, attributing it to her discomfort in contacting a stranger during a vulnerable period. Over time, her concept for a collaboration with RM diminished, and she found synergy in working with someone similar in age, leading her to collaborate with Suga on “Eight.”
Speaking candidly, IU expressed her regrets about not pursuing the intended collaboration with RM after requesting his contact through Suga. The hesitation to engage with someone unfamiliar during an emotionally fragile phase deterred her from reaching out to RM, ultimately altering the trajectory of her creative direction.
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